MANITOBA COUNCIL EC ENGLISH RIDER 7 - "challenge" RUBRIC

NOTE: Students "challenging" an EC English Rider Level may be asked to show evidence and answer questions on all materials in the "challenged" Rider Level as well as all prior EC English Rider Levels. Candidates are required to write all of the Written Tests for the challenged Rider Level plus all previous Rider Levels. Candidates "challenging" E. Rider 7 must complete E. Rider 6 Lunging component. Candidates are required to Meet Standard in the Ridden components of the challenged Rider Level. (p. 1 of 4) Nov. 8, 2018 Criteria - E. Rider 6 Evidences PRACTICAL HORSEMANSHIP/ Management POLO BANDAGES – Apply to a front and back leg NOTE: Polo Bandages worn during the Lunging module may be evaluated at that time.  Apply a Polo Bandage to a front and hind leg cupping ergots to just below hock/carpal joints. 1 Discuss using this bandage. - Discuss fit, tension, securing bandage, etc. - Advantages - List the advantages of using this bandage and where you would want to use them. - Disadvantages - List the disadvantages of using this bandage and where you would avoid using them, if any. SHIPPING BANDAGES - Apply to a front and back leg  Apply a to a front and hind leg covering heels and coronet bands to just below hock/carpal joints. 2 Discuss using this bandage. - Discuss fit, tension, securing bandage, etc. - Advantages - List the advantages of using this bandage and where you would want to use them. - Disadvantages - List the disadvantages of using this bandage and where you would avoid using them, if any.

STABLE BANDAGES – Apply to a front and back leg  Apply a to a front and hind leg from bottom of fetlock/ergot to just below hock/carpal joints. 3 Discuss using this bandage. - Discuss fit, tension, securing bandage, etc. - Advantages - List the advantages of using this bandage and where you would want to use them. - Disadvantages - List the disadvantages of using this bandage and where you would avoid using them, if any. RUNNING & STANDING  Where possible tack will be fitted onto an unfamiliar horse. - Demonstrate fitting 4

BREASTPLATE  Know when equipment is applicable and when it can be worn in the show ring. - Demonstrate fitting PULLING A MANE  Mane Pull: - Demonstrate - Demonstrate 5 RESTRAINT METHODS  Restraint Methods: - Discuss various ones - List various methods and describe how to apply and use them T,P,R - temperature, pulse and respiration Demonstrate how to take Temperature, Pulse and Respiration 6 - Demonstrate how to take  know the range of values for each - Know values of each  know bio-security concerns re-thermometers STABLE SHEET  Student must put on and remove a blanket, with leg straps and belly straps. - Put on and remove

7 BLANKETS (3 TYPES)  Students should be able to identify three different types of blankets, sheets or coolers and give - Identify each examples of when they are used. - reason to use each one HAY NET 8 - Demonstrate how to safely tie up  Safely tie up a hay net with attention to the proper height, hay net support and the type of knot a hay net used.

9 GENERAL IMPRESSION  Candidate presentation, confidence & safety awareness Resource materials: Equestrian Canada English Rider Manuals 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8 plus the Stable Management in Canada Manual.

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MANITOBA HORSE COUNCIL EC ENGLISH RIDER 7 - "challenge" RUBRIC

No Criteria - E. Rider 7 Evidences PRACTICAL HORSEMANSHIP/Stable Management

TAIL BANDAGE - Apply  Apply a Tail Bandage 1. Discuss using this bandage  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages or considerations when using a Tail Bandage.  Advantages  Disadvantages

NOSEBANDS - Apply  Discuss how these affect the horse.  FIGURE 8 2.  Fit each on a horse and describe their fitting.  FLASH  Outline the appropriate use for these nosebands. - Demonstrate fitting - Discuss usage

HORSE'S FEED PROGRAM  Outline the "golden rules" of feeding. 3. - Discuss  Discuss your mounts feeding program and why this program is appropriate for your mount. - Relate program to horse's requirements

UDDER & SHEATH CLEANING  Describe how to clean the udder and the sheath areas. 4. - Discuss methods and  Give reasons for cleaning the udder and the sheath areas. frequency.  Describe how often this cleaning should be done.

5. GENERAL IMPRESSION  Presentation of candidate, overall confidence and awareness of safety. No Criteria - E. Rider 6 Evidences LUNGING (when E. Rider 7 "challenged")

PRESENTATION Presentation: (A suitably trained horse required) - Horse & Handler present well  handler & horse tacked with proper fitting tack and equipment  boots or bandages on all four legs, overreach boots, , & side . 1. EQUIPMENT  A lunging cavesson, over bridle or Barnum method is acceptable - fit and are used Alternate methods: effectively  Describe different equipment/methods that can be used when lunging. Understanding:  fit & use of side reins SAFETY - Gloves & helmet worn, no - Do not drop whip. Demonstrate efficient confident effective use of whip. spurs Side reins - Safely secure side reins when not in use as per instructions in E. Rider 6-8 Manual. - Demonstrate effective use of side reins when attached and affecting horse. TECHNIQUE Bridle & Saddle - Safely secure riding reins and . 2. - Confidence - Voice Confidence - shows comfort with equipment, technique and control. - Body Language Voice - effective use of voice commands & tone of voice. - Control of circle size Body language – appropriate/effective use of body language to control horse. - Proficient use of equipment Control of circle- size & shape appropriate; handler doesn't wander.

RECOGNIZE FREE FORWARD MOVEMENT Recognize free forward movement 3. - Recognize behind the  Describe what to look for when free forward movement is demonstrated. - Recognize over-bent  Recognize when the horse is behind the bit or over-bent. - Direction change (not  May not have to demonstrate but must know why, how and when a direction change is required. necessarily demonstrate) Nov. 8, 2018 Previous Rider Levels materials may be evaluated as well as present Rider Level requirements. All Written tests are required. E. Rider 7 requires E. Rider 6 Lunging component. "Challenged" Rider Level Ridden component is required.

Resource materials: Equestrian Canada English Rider Manuals 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8 plus the Stable Management in Canada Manual.

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MANITOBA HORSE COUNCIL EC ENGLISH RIDER 7 - "challenge" RUBRIC Nov. 8, 2018

No Criteria - Rider 7 Evidences RIDING PHASE - FLAT

 Solid position with upper bodies being on the vertical at all paces except rising trot. POSITION:  Lower leg should consistently fall under the base of support.  Position at all paces in full seat  No stirrups = Position should be solid and balanced with no gripping of knees or falling behind 1. with or ahead of the motion.  Without stirrups in warm up  Rider may not be able to demonstrate the independent use of aids that they did with their stirrups. WARM UP: 2.  Use of warm up and critique of  Evaluator may question the rider if the rider’s warm-up program appears to be unclear, or to same determine his/her comprehension of the warm-up.

FIGURES & MOVEMENTS:  Simple change on long diagonal – accuracy and smoothness  Leg yield: center line to quarter 3. line at walk in warm up -  Lengthen stride at trot should show a definite transition to some steps of a lengthen stride. Demonstrate and discuss  Shorten stride needs to demonstrate a definite shorter stride than the horse’s working trot.  Lengthen and shorten stride at  During the turn on the haunches movement the horse should neither step backward nor trot in warm up forward.  Half turn on haunches in warm- up - Demonstrate and discuss

EFFECTIVENESS: 4.  Ability to ride forward with consistent contact

FLAT TEST:  Comprehension and critique of  Rider critiques their Flat test. 5. own performance  Overall ability to produce a confident, well executed and accurate ride

GENERAL IMPRESSION:  Applicant turnout and horse

6. presentation  Correct mounting, dismounting and handling of the horse

Previous Rider Levels materials may be evaluated as well as present Rider Level requirements. All Written tests are required. E. Rider 7 requires E. Rider 6 Lunging component. "Challenged" Rider Level Ridden component is required.

Resource materials: Equestrian Canada English Rider Manuals 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8 plus the Stable Management in Canada Manual.

(p. 4 of 4) No Criteria - Rider 7 Evidences RIDING PHASE - JUMP

MANITOBA HORSE COUNCIL EC ENGLISH RIDER 7 - "challenge" RUBRIC

 Candidate to build and set distances for gymnastic line and course.

BUILD AND SET DISTANCES:  Gymnastic line = X- rail, (5.50 m) 18’ to a 2’6 – 2’9 oxer, (6.40 m) 21’ to a 2’6 – 2’9 vertical.  Gymnastic line

1.  Jump a course of 2’9" fences of competition type.  Course - Fairly basic including a medal type: 1) a related distance 2) 2 changes of 3) at least one individual fence 4) a transition.

Gymnastic: Contact, and releases as requested by evaluator POSITION:  Gymnastic line  Authoritative on the approach 2.  Stable, secure position through the line.  Course  Straight approach, correct pace & demonstrate good control in the recovery phase.  Release through the gymnastic as described by the evaluator who should now be able to see a progression from the crest release toward the automatic or follow through release

EFFECTIVENESS: 3.  Gymnastic line  Consistent rhythm and impulsion should be maintained

 Course

 Rider critiques their course performance. REQUIREMENTS:  Evaluators ask for feedback to see if riders do understand the concepts of jumping. 4.  Course: critique of own  Simple change of leads allowed but the candidate must explain why they are using simple performance changes.

GENERAL IMPRESSION: 5.  Overall confidence, safety,  Rider conduct – entire ride Control

Nov. 8, 2018

NOTE: Students "challenging" an EC English Rider Level may be asked to show evidence and answer questions on all materials in the "challenged" Rider Level as well as all prior EC English Rider Levels.

Candidates are required to write all of the Written Tests for the challenged Rider Level plus all previous Rider Levels.

Candidates "challenging" E. Rider 7 must complete E. Rider 6 Lunging component.

Candidates are required to Meet Standard in the Ridden components of the challenged Rider Level.

Resource materials: Equestrian Canada English Rider Manuals 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8 plus the Stable Management in Canada Manual.